San Jose, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Profitable Auto Repair & Smog Solutions in San Jose
Food Truck work anywhere fully equipped kitchen
Los Angeles, CA
Boba tea shop for sale in Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Profitable Dry Cleaner: Prime Beach City Location!
Orange County, CA
High-Demand Territory with World’s #1 In-Home Dog Training Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
40 year Los Angeles Property Management Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Hair Salon, Great rent, Great open space , Treatment room
Laguna Hills, CA
Retail Pharmacy in Oxnard, All Major Insurance Contracts
Oxnard, CA
$125k, Sacramento Metro Area – Sports Bar with QSR Style Restaurant
Yolo County, CA
Little Caesars - California
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey, Highly Rated Salon in Prime Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
Turnkey, Highly Rated Salon in Prime Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
Beer Wine Market in SF Valley
Sun Valley, CA
Grocery Market with Beer Wine
Long Beach, CA
Seller of Decorative Plumbing Fixtures & Related Hardware
California
Unique Indian restaurant for sale in Granite Bay of placer county
Granite Bay, CA
Alexander Neyman
SRO164400
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our Boutique Like Brokerage, Has Been Helping Sellers, With Their Exit Strategies, Since 2008 During This Time, We Have Successfully Sold Many Different Businesses, Operating In Different Industries. We Are Treating All Of Our Listings, Businesses For Sale, As Our Own, And We Are Putting 100% Efforts, To Achieve The End Goal.
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Established Indian restaurant for sale in heart of Downtown Sonoma
Sonoma, CA
Indian & Nepalese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Bernal Heights
San Francisco, CA
Dry Cleaner Plant near Torrance
Carson, CA
Animal Clinic & Pet Resort
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare Gymboree Franchise Opportunity - High Growth Potential!
Fremont, CA
Bakery & dessert shop for sale in Sunset San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Established Liquor Store for Sale (Inventory Separate)
South San Francisco, CA
High Volume Absentee Operated Ramen Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
American Cafe with Drive Thru on I - 10 Freeway
Thousand Palms, CA
$375,000+ Consistent Profit, Rare Bar + Real Estate, Prime Sub-Market
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Barbara-Goleta Area Bakery w/ Real Estate For Sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Monterey Park
Monterey Park, CA
Dry Cleaning Plant For Sale - Fully Equipped & Turnkey
San Lorenzo, CA
Established Asian Restaurant at UC Santa Cruz's Doorstep
Santa Cruz, CA
Modern Korean BBQ restaurant for sale in Rancho Cordova shopping paza
Rancho Cordova, CA
Modern upscale japanese restaurant for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Dublin, CA
Downtown Cafe
Butte County, CA
Circle K Franchise - Real Estate(land & Building) - Beer & Wine Lis
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles Area Tan Salon w/ Stellar Equipment in Popular University
Los Angeles, CA
Costa Mesa Area Restaurant & Bar – Established Customer Favorite!
Costa Mesa, CA
Asset Sale — Restaurant w/ Patio & Bar + Full Liquor License
Alameda County, CA
Turnkey Art Studio - creativity meets cash flow
Santa Clara County, CA
Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction Contractor
Alameda County, CA
Korean Style Fried Chicken, Positive Cash Flow, Quick Return!
Monterey Park, CA
Profitable Hair Salon Minimal Owner Involvement
San Diego, CA
Profitable Pizza Restaurant - High Traffic Location!
Santa Rosa, CA
40 Year Old Wire & Cable Assembly Company for Medical & Defense
Santa Ana, CA
In-Network Full-Service Clinical Laboratory – Northern California
California
Caroline Harabedian
RE-Search Concept
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At RE-Search Concept, we specialize in real estate and business sales, helping clients buy, sell, and invest with confidence. With extensive experience in residential, commercial, and business brokerage, we provide expert guidance and strategic solutions to maximize value in every transaction. Our team is dedicated to personalized service, market expertise, and seamless negotiations to ensure successful outcomes for our clients. Whether you're looking to purchase a property, sell a business, or explore investment opportunities, we are committed to delivering results with professionalism and integrity.
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Contemporary Hair Salon, Great Location , Turn key
Laguna Niguel, CA
Established Gas Analyzer Manufacturer | Explosion-Proof Tech | 65 yrs
California
Profitable Car Dealership For Sale
Murrieta, CA
Central Los Angeles Residential HVAC For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Chinese restaurant in a desirable area
Mountain View, CA
Reduced Price - Motivated Seller Retiring - Oral Surgery
El Sobrante, CA
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
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